I'm still on an adventure kick and trying as many new things--big and small--as much as I can this year. This week, I tried a new recipe for vegetarian chili, which I discovered on The English Kitchen blog. It was a complete success, and I'll be adding it to my recipe repertoire. This recipe is chock-full of vegetables, and I bet even you meat-lovers out there will enjoy it. Ingredients: 2 x...
I’m visiting Terry’s Place, the hangout of author Terry ODell today and talking about Strategies to beat Procrastination. Change procrastination to productivity. Does this sound like something you need? Yes? I have to admit there are times when I’m a champion...
For years I’ve thought about going on a dolphin watching trip on the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. I mean, it’s my own backyard and I should explore. I first took the trip in January. Unfortunately, we didn’t see a single dolphin, but I received another trip as...
First things first, before I get to my post today - I'm visiting Get Lost in a Story and talking about my recent release, Cat Burglar in Training. I'm also doing a giveaway. I hope to see you there! Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love and is hosted by...
As I sit here writing this post, I’m wearing a T-shirt (purchased at Head-Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump in Canada) and shorts. My favorite summer outfit. When the days grow shorter and the temperatures become cooler, my uniform changes to a T-shirt and jeans. I love...
London. It’s a place I dreamed of visiting after hearing the poem about Christopher Robin and Alice as a child. Do you know the one I mean? Here’s the first verse: Buckingham Palace by A.A. Milne They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace - Christopher Robin went...
Weekend Cooking is a chance to share the food love and is hosted by Beth Fish Reads. On Saturday mornings, publish your post -- perhaps a cookbook review or maybe just some favorite food-related quotes. Make sure to leave a link, so we can read what you have to say. I...
